Buccaneers cut the cord, release Josh Freeman

After a few days of earnest attempts to trade him, the Buccaneers got tired of waiting.

According to multiple reports, the Bucs are releasing quarterback Josh Freeman, putting an end to one of the strangest chapters in franchise history.

The week since they decided to bench him has been marked by one twist stranger than the next, but the Bucs ultimately decided to part ways and end it, eating more than $6 million in his remaining salary.

Frankly, it’s the best case scenario for Freeman, who now has some control over his next destination.

Next time a Week 1 comes up they should figure out in advance who should be on the team. After the season starts is a bad time to find out you have changed your mind. This is beyond pathetic. But what do you expect from one of the worst run teams in the league.

This tells me two things. First is that not one other team was willing to take the contract and give up even a 7th round draft pick. Second Freeman/Team relationship is so beyond broken that they don’t want to hold onto him for the rest of the season even in case of injury to Glennon.

I’m A bucs fan to the core. Hope the Clown Shoe’s known as Greg Shiano is right behind him. Such a promising looking year we had 4 weeks ago. To shambles. Glennon is not the answer. someone has to answer for a 1st round pick Bust . and what looks like another 3rd round pick that maybe wasted. so much talent here.

Glazers is this what you had in mind.
Just when the fans started to return . Just as you announce we got our 85% for all remaining games.

Please clean this mess up ! Starting from the top!
it was hard telling people I was a Bucs fan before.

They released the wrong person. It should’ve been Schianopolean! This nightmare is far from over, just wait until the Bucs are 0-7, and Scianopolean goes to the Glazers trying to throw some of the Pro Bowl players on this team under the bus.

Schiano and the Bucs management should be ashamed for what they did to this kid. Future free agents will definitely take notice. Bucs fans, when you see the team overspending for players like the Raisers have done for so long you will know why. Schiano will be out of the league in less than 2 years, and Tampa will be able to smile again.

I would have suggested Cleveland before Hoyer’s recent prowess. Eitherway I am happy for this kid and hope he does well whever ever he lands.

The longer they kept Josh Freeman on the roster, the shorter Schiano’s leash was becoming. Schiano probably won’t last beyond this season anyways, but selling out your starting quarterback four weeks into the season to buy yourself another year of coaching just isn’t acceptable.

Best move for all parties involved. Buccs can move on, Freeman can move on, and the media circus can die down in Tampa.

As for who may come calling for Freeman’s services, I think outside of the obvious choices (Raiders, Jags) a good case could be made for Minnesota who is realistically a QB away from being a really good team. Freeman may not be that guy, but I’d take a shot on him instead of throwing away a season on Ponder/Cassell.

Freeman may realize now that the opportunity of being a starting NFL QB are few and far between and refocus on the game instead of all the other stuff.

Not saying he will be a top level QB but I think Freeman will have some success in NFL after this. Schiano on the other hand, he looks to be a real fraud and Tampa will be better off when he gets chased out of town next year.

@bigginfragable:
I’d agree with you, until you stop and realize Freeman’s agent will be getting 4% of nothing on his next deal. He has literally no value beyond a somewhat experienced backup to any team.

No winners here. Both sides come out sullied in this drama and divorce. I don’t think Freeman has a shot at any NFL starting job given his poor performance and revealed off-field unprofessionalism. Dude is radioactive right now, even for teams struggling at the position.

Come to Houston josh. Spend the year learning the system, and replace schaub. Hell schaub just might get injured and your the new starter. We have top notch wr’s and rb’s. The system is won’t force to make 50/50 throw like you had too the past season. Sign a two year deal and play your butt off and get paid.

You’ll never convince me that a guy that threw for 3400, 3500 and 4000 yards in three consecutive years is suddenly crap. Something changed and I have a pretty good idea what it was. That said, I’d like to see him in Minnesota — could be something special with AD, Jennings and a young Patterson.

Bite your tongue. That would be an awful situation. I will stick with our current crop of Ponder, Cassel, and MBT over Freeman.

bloodisred says:Oct 3, 2013 3:25 PM

You’ll never convince me that a guy that threw for 3400, 3500 and 4000 yards in three consecutive years is suddenly crap. Something changed and I have a pretty good idea what it was. That said, I’d like to see him in Minnesota — could be something special with AD, Jennings and a young Patterson.

I’ll tell you one team that doesn’t come to mind, the Lion’s. We already have the future, the next great NFL Qb, future 4 time MVP and future 3 time super bowl champ. Where are all those Bucs and Jets fans from a few years back? Lol enjoy

There’s no doubt he’s better than Ponder, which isn’t saying much. But Adrian will be benched before Ponder is since the Vikings won’t admit their mistake……unless Frazier grows a pair , and tells Spielman the Ponder experiment is over.

Worse completion percentage than Weeden and Gabbert, 4 touchdowns and 16 turnovers in his last 6 games.

You’re fired indeed…

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There are three kinds of lies. Lies, damn lies and statistics.

They have the buy and the Vikes could work him out – the Eagles are up next for Bucs and its a perfect time for them to get right following a blowout loss at Denver and a divisional game v. winless NY Giants.

If this guy has an intelligent agent he will make sure Freeman goes to a team that will develop his talents. Two coaches come to mind, Andy Reid and Bill Belichick. Freeman can sit and learn. The Pats may lose Ryan Mallet to a trade or free agency next year and Freeman would be a talented backup. Talib and Blount can advise him why it is a good move.

Josh, unless a miracle happens, will always be more of a quarterback on paper than one on the field. On paper he looks perfect. He has the size, the arm strength, mobility and seems intelligent. On the field, he’s inaccurate, throws into coverage, misses his check downs, and throws receivers into injuries.

The real joke here is the ownership. I don’t kniw how running a crummy Bennigan’s knock-off qualifies you to own an NFL franchise. Team win a Super Bowl with Tony Dungy leftovers, but coaching and management has been a laughingstock since the big trade for Gruden.

Stick to that other football because you know squat about fielding a quality product.